Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
마음이 변하여 다시 죄의 종 노릇을 한다면 ... 만일 우리가 하나님의 명령에 순종하여 죄의 종 노릇을 더 이상하지 않고 자유인답게 살다가 마음이 변하여 다시 죄의 종 노릇을 한다면 그것은 하나님의 명령에 불순종하는 것이요 하나님의 이름을 더럽히는 것입니다 . 우리는 우리 자신을 다시 죄에게 종살이를 시켜서는 아니 됩니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 34:10-16, 현대인의 성경 ).